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Ethics Introduced: Readings in Moral Philosophy in an anthology that provides students with foundational knowledge in moral philosophy by exposing them to a variety of classical and contemporary readings in ethical theory and application. The anthology is divided into four parts. In Part 1, students learn about meta-ethics and question the status of moral truths through selections by Nietzsche, Ruth Benedict, and Smith. In Part 2, the question of what we should value most is addressed through readings on hedonism, Aristotelian Virtue Ethics, Confucianism, and Buddhism. Part 3 focuses on normative ethics, diving into theories such as egoism, divine command theory, utilitarianism, Kantianism, care ethics, and more. Part 4 rounds out the anthology by helping students think through moral problems and contemporary controversies. Readings in this section address death and dying, abortion, war, treatment of animals and the environment, and the nature of moral obligations to people in need. Throughout the text, each reading is supported by an introduction, study questions, and suggestions for further reading and exploration to inspire critical thinking and additional analysis. Ethics Introduced is ideal for introductory ethics courses and can also be used in comparative religion, philosophy, and humanities courses.Dennis Arjo earned his B.A. in philosophy from the University of California, Santa Cruz, M.A. in philosophy from University of Colorado, and Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is a professor of philosophy at Johnson County Community College, where he teaches introduction to philosophy, ethics, ancient philosophy, and Asian philosophy.Omar Conrad earned his B.A. in sociology, his M.A. in sociology, and his M.A. in philosophy from the University of Kansas. He is a professor of philosophy at Johnson County Community College, where he teaches introduction to philosophy, ethics, logic and critical thinking, and philosophy of religion.Dawn Gale earned her B.A. in philosophy and psychology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, her graduate certificate in women and gender studies, and her M.A. in philosophy from the University of Kansas. She is a professor of philosophy at Johnson County Community College, where she teaches introduction to philosophy, ethics, environmental ethics, and logic and critical thinking.

Today's world requires professionals to write successfully across a variety of media, encompassing everything from public relations to Twitter accounts. What's the Story? provides students with a comprehensive overview of different genre writing skills and prepares them to write successfully in the working world. The book offers a general introduction to effective communication and good writing and helps students understand that what is considered good writing differs based on the context, audience, and purpose. Specific writing styles and skills are explored in separate chapters dealing with print media, public relations, broadcast media, online journalism, and social media. What's the Story? also addresses writing specifically for the job market and points students toward essential style resources. It can be used in writing, journalism, and communication courses.Beth Jannery holds a master's degree in broadcast journalism from Boston University. She began her career as a journalist, covering the Pentagon and working in the investigative reporting unit for CNN. Currently, Professor Jannery is the director of the journalism program at George Mason University. She is also the author of several non-fiction books.Daniel Walsch earned his Ph.D. in communication at George Mason University, where he currently teaches in the university's communication department. During his time at George Mason he has also served in the Office of University Relations as the director of media relations, the executive director of university relations, and the press secretary. Dr. Walsch has been recognized as Outstanding Supervisor and the Adjunct Instructor of the Year. In addition to his work with the university he maintains a blog on the importance of communication.